Programs > List of Events > July 2010

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Becoming a naturalist is a journey - an avocation that calls for the exercise of artistic creativity and scientific discipline. For over 40-years Riveredge has been a leader in the production of naturalists - people finding new and fun ways to help others realize the depth of their interrelationship with the natural world.

 

Open to everyone, the Master Naturalist Series will provide foundational training in ecology, natural history, and the living systems of Riveredge.   The Master Naturalist Series will offer both new and experienced naturalists opportunities to share and grow in their understanding of the world and its natural systems. Participants will work together to explore ecological systems, the rules they follow and the roles that we play within them. Through Riveredge’s trademark, hands-on approach, you’ll explore its landscape while gaining experience in teaching methods, program design, field study techniques and experimental methods. Everything truly is connected to everything else – together we’ll explore those connections. 

 

The Riveredge Master Naturalist Series is lead by Marc White, Riveredge’s Director of Research, Stewardship and Adult Education. Becoming a naturalist is a lifelong journey that begins with a single step. Call 800-287-8098 to register for the Series today! Program details and a class schedule are available on line at www.riveredge.us.

 

 

Come witness the Riveredge bird banding station in action. See how resident song birds are mist-netted, extracted and banded by licensed bird banders, Al Sherkow and Deb Hartman. Find out how their research is providing us with estimates of the number of resident and migrant birds who call the Center their home. Observers are welcome at any of the banding sessions listed above (weather permitting). Call Mary Holleback at 262-375-2715 to register and get additional information.

 

 

Seth Cutright has a passion for raptors, and for the past few migratory seasons he

has pursued this passion by being the official hawk counter at some of the

leading hawk migration sites in the eastern U.S. He recounts some of these

experiences and shares his raptor photos. Donations Appreciated.

 

We'll start at the beginning with making our own pizza dough and pizza sauce.  Then we will experiment with a number of fun toppings.  We'll enjoy our pizza while we sip on some homemade honey ginger lemonade that we have also made.  This fun class is sure to fill fast, so register early.  Registration required.

Fee: Adult $10, Child $8, Member Adult $8, Child $6

 

We will have fun doing some indoor and outdoor science experiments geared for the little ones. So meet at the indoor tree house and we will go from there. A snack will be included, but feel free to bring a bag lunch for a picnic with the other participants. Appropriate for ages 3-5, but all ages will enjoy it! Please dress accordingly.

Fee: Adult $6, Child $4, Members: Adult $4, Child $3

 

(Join us for all or part of the day) 
Join a naturalist to learn to identify and document butterflies.  Contribute data to Riveredge’s annual butterfly count.  Wear your old shoes and pack a bag lunch.  Adults and teens welcome.

FEE:  A $5 donation is requested to support Riveredge research and stewardship efforts.   

 

If you have your own equipment, have done some fly fishing and want to learn how to improve casts, presentations, knots, and lure selections this class is for you. Some advanced techniques will be discussed, but the main emphasis is on what you, the individual student, bring to class in the way of questions to be answered. Since the class size is limited to two, the class will be tailor made to fit your needs. We will help you perfect your technique in the river, so if you have waders bring them (& your pole), if not, Riveredge can supply them.

Fee:  $40, Members $35

 

A repeat of July 11. Class limited to two.

Fee:  $40, Members $35

 

  

What could change a person’s life in the rainforests of South America? As an internationally known geologist working for a multinational company, Dr. Roger Kuhns was sent into the jungle help build a gold mine.  But what he found was much more valuable than any precious metal. Kuhns takes you on this real adventure where life-altering lessons were learned in the remote corners of French Guyana. After weeks and months in the jungle Kuhns learned about the complex interplay between the cultures thrown together in this environmentally precious landscape. The stakeholders in this adventure included the indigenous people, an escaped African slave tribe, the French who sought a simpler life there, and the corporate engine that only wanted the gold.

Dr. Roger Kuhns has graciously agreed to perform his Jungle Gold monologue for us the same week he is teaching a week long workshop on Ecological Geology at the UWM Field Station. Not only is Roger a renowned geologist, but he’s also an accomplished story teller.  He was the keynote speaker at the Natural Landscape conference in February and featured performer at a theatre in Door County last summer. For more information about Roger and his monologues see www.rogerkuhnsmonologures.com.

Sunday, July 24,9-3pm 

Riveredge is one of ten organizations participating in this new event for Ozaukee County. We will have guided prairie walks, popcorn and a craft. Trail fees will be waived for this day. Please visit the website at www.treasuresofoz.org for more information.

Session 1: Creatures of the Night, Saturday, July 24, 5 pm – Sunday, July 25, 9 am

Join a Riveredge Naturalist for a unique opportunity to experience Riveredge after hours. Spend the evening exploring the trails, looking for night creatures, catching fireflies, or relaxing at the campfire. Pitch your tent on the Riveredge lawn and slumber to the sound of the night choir. Bring a picnic supper, and in the morning you’ll enjoy pancakes on the campfire with Riveredge maple syrup. Each family is limited to one tent. Pre-registration required.    

Fee: $55 per Family

Members: $40 per Family

 

Join a naturalist for a walk in the river! We’ll explore the wonderful, watery, world that is the Milwaukee River. Bring your favorite wading shoes (old sneakers work best), a towel and a change of clothes. Expect to get wet!

Fee: Adult $6, 12 & Under $4

Member: Adult $4, 12 & Under $3